Scholars

Askmoses scholars are carefully selected to bring the best of Jewish knowledge to you.
Each scholar studied Judaism, Jewish History, Jewish Culture and is a recognized communicator and teacher in his or her community.
Many are world-class authors and lecturers as well as practicing rabbis.
The scholars live all over the world and express their knowledge to you from their point of view, 24/6.
Get to know our scholars by reading their backgrounds.

Rabbi Simcha Backman

Rabbi Simcha Backman is the director of AskMoses.com. In addition, Rabbi Backman serves as the spiritual leader of Chabad of Glendale and the Foothill Communities -- serving Glendale, La CaÃ±ada-Flintridge, La Crescenta, Montrose and Verdugo City -- in sunny southern California, where he resides with his wife Shterna and their children.

Raised in Suburban New York, Rabbi Simcha Backman joined the Rabbinate in 1997 after graduating with high honors from the Central Yeshiva Rabbinical College. He is listed in the Who's who of American Universities and Colleges and is on the Dean's List of college graduates.